Cost of living in China in 2025

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator22 January 2025 04:08:58

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Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in China, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to China or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in China?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in China?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
色花堂 Team

IkkyInChina New member

Member since 30 January 2025

IkkyInChinaNew member04 March 2025 12:58:13

Cost of living in China varies dramatically depending on where you choose to live. I have a section in my blog where I do a breakdown of living costs in major cities for expats, including housing, food, transportation, and other daily expenses.